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Amarillo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79124

Potter County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,819
34/sq mi
$112,541
Median income
$362,300
Median home value
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amarillo pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79124 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79124 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 233.4 square miles in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. The area is home to 7,819 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79124 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79124 sits at $112,541 (49% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $57,388. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $362,300 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,208 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79124 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Potter County, so you can benchmark 79124 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79124.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79124, Amarillo, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,819

Population

233.4

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79124?

42.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$112,541

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$57,388

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79124 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$112,541 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,867

Total Housing Units

4,633

Occupied Units

234

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$362,300

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79124 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 163
2021 +9.7% 179
2022 +16.4% 208
2023 +3.6% 216
2024 +0.1% 216

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 368 business establishments in ZIP 79124, employing approximately 5,380 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,297,000.

368

Businesses

5,380

Employees

$245.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 94 25.5%
Retail trade 49 13.3%
Construction 41 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 32 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.3%
Finance and insurance 13 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.5%
Manufacturing 8 2.2%
Wholesale trade 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.9%
Information 4 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79124 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79124 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79121 Amarillo, TX 6,575 6.5 mi
79106 Amarillo, TX 27,967 5.9 mi
79012 Bushland, TX 976 7.9 mi
79109 Amarillo, TX 43,516 8.1 mi
79102 Amarillo, TX 9,963 8.2 mi
79101 Amarillo, TX 2,817 8.3 mi
79110 Amarillo, TX 18,811 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Potter County

79107 standard
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Pop: 33,844
79106 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 27,967
79108 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 17,726
79103 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 10,594
79102 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 9,963
79104 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 7,869

Related Areas

Potter County Amarillo, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79124 in? ▼
ZIP code 79124 (Amarillo) is located in Potter County, Texas. Potter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/potter-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79124? ▼
ZIP code 79124 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 7,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79124? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79124 is $112,541, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79124? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79124 is $362,300, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79124? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79124 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79124? ▼
ZIP code 79124 has 368 business establishments employing approximately 5,380 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79124? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79124 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Retail trade (49), Construction (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79124? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79124 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79124? ▼
In ZIP code 79124, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79124? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79124 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79124? ▼
In ZIP code 79124, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79124? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79124 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Amarillo, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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